Corpora allata

Pronunciation
/kor-POR-ah al-LAT-ah/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Corpus allatum
Plural
Corpora allata

Definition

Glands in insects that produce juvenile hormone (JH), a key regulator of insect development.

Etymology

From Latin 'corpus', meaning 'body' and 'allatum', meaning 'brought' or 'borne'.

Example

The corpora allata are essential for regulating the transition from larval to adult stages in insects.

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